Discover Gaelic heritage along the Northumberland Shore as your ‘Storr family’ guides share personal connections on a fun and insightful, six-hour tour. Visit heritage sites and local makers to taste, tour, shop, and explore Nova Scotia’s Gaelic roots with a delicious ocean-side picnic and unique transportation included.
Tour Package Highlights:
- Ride in comfort and style aboard Storr’s Tours Volkswagen ID Buzz featuring three-zone automatic climate control, USB-C ports, and plenty of leg room.
- Hear local and personal insights from your Storr family guides, and you may even learn some Gaelic words and phrases along the way.
- Wander the historic town of Pictou or Baile Phiogto in Gaelic. See the newly restored Ship Hector at the Hector Quay: a replica of the original Ship Hector which arrived in Pictou Harbour from Scotland on September 15, 1773. Maybe seek out some local shops or try your hand at finding all the examples of Scottish inspired architecture. (Ask your tour guides for hints!)
- Explore unique farms on the Northumberland Shore: Seafoam Lavender Gardens & Farm Store or Lismore Sheep Farm.
- Enjoy a whisky tasting and tour at Caldera Distilling: paying tribute to the heritage of craftsmen and explorers across Nova Scotia.
- Savour an ocean-side picnic at Rushton’s Beach Provincial Park made by your guide and award-winning local baker, James Colm Storr.
- Discover late 1800s industry and innovation at Balmoral Grist Mill Museum or Sutherland Steam Mill Museum.
Visit Earltown or Baile an Iarla in Gaelic: once home to approximately 100 Scottish immigrant families who arrived in the early 1800s.
Dates: Offered daily, August 15 through October 31, 2025. Subject to availability.
Price: 680$/ tour. (Max 4 people.) (All taxes and fees included)
Departure Time: 9am
Return Time: 3pm
Good to Know:
- Please advise at time of booking if you have any food allergies, sensitivities, or dietary requirements.
- Sturdy footwear and comfortable clothing are your best option, This is the Maritimes so weather can be unpredictable, Our tours operate rain or shine and we are equipped to handle most conditions….however, hurricanes and other severe weather we will sit out!
- This tour is a private tour, meaning only your group will be travelling with us.
- This tour is all inclusive, entry fees, catered picnic, local pick up and drop off are all included.
- All tours start and end in Truro.
Conditions & Cancellations: Cancellations made 14-days or more in advance of the tour date are eligible for full refund. Cancellations made 13-days to 7-days in advance of the tour date are eligible for a 50% refund. Cancellations made less that 7-days in advance of the tour date and no-shows are not eligible for a refund.